Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted March 18 Journalists Share Posted March 18 The Australian multiple Group 1 winner Bella Nipotina (Aus) (Pride Of Dubai {Aus}) has been retired from racing and will be offered for sale at public auction in May. Trainer Ciaron Maher announced the seven-year-old's retirement on social media on Tuesday. He said, “Bella was the most consistent and toughest racehorse I have ever had the pleasure to train. She has given me some of my biggest thrills in racing and has had a wonderful career. “I feel honoured to have been part of her journey, and the last 12 months have shown the true makings of a genuine Australian sprinter.” In 57 starts, Bella Nipotina won 11 races, including Group 1 victories in three different states, and was placed a further 26 times. Her most recent victory at the top level came in the TAB Everest at Randwick in October. She has earned more than A$22.7 million (including bonuses) in prize-money during her five seasons of racing Originally trained by David and Ben Hayes and Tom Dabernig, Bella Nipotina, who was bred by Saconi Thoroughbreds, was an A$80,000 Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale graduate when purchased by Lindsay Park and Andrew Williams Bloodstock. The post Star Australian Mare Bella Nipotina Retires appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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